Volume 22 - Issue 11 - November 2009
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10/28/2009
Jonathan I. Rosenblum, DPM
While there are varied modalities available to help manage stubborn wounds, this author suggests that electrical stimulation may play an adjunctive role. Accordingly, he reviews the current literature, theories and practical application of...
While there are varied modalities available to help manage stubborn wounds, this author suggests that electrical stimulation may play an adjunctive role. Accordingly, he reviews the current literature, theories and practical application of...
While there are varied...
10/28/2009
Podiatry Today
News and Trends
10/26/2009
Study Examines Effect Of Smoking On Elective Foot Surgery
By Brian McCurdy, Senior Editor
Although studies have previously shown a link between smoking cigarettes and delayed bone healing, research has until now been scarce on the effects...
Study Examines Effect Of Smoking On Elective Foot Surgery
By Brian McCurdy, Senior Editor
Although studies have previously shown a link between smoking cigarettes and delayed bone healing, research has until now been scarce on the effects...
Study Examines Effect Of Smoking...
10/26/2009
Podiatry Today
Diabetes Watch
10/26/2009
Robert George Smith, DPM, MSc, RPh, cPed, CPRS
Regardless of their specialty, clinicians will encounter patients who are affected by diabetes mellitus, infection and wound healing issues. Therefore, the emerging, evolving science of nanomedicine and how this technology could positively...
Regardless of their specialty, clinicians will encounter patients who are affected by diabetes mellitus, infection and wound healing issues. Therefore, the emerging, evolving science of nanomedicine and how this technology could positively...
Regardless of their...
10/26/2009
Podiatry Today
Q&A
10/26/2009
Kazu Suzuki, DPM, CWS
Whether it is dealing with recalcitrant wounds, choosing appropriate empiric antibiotics for infected wounds or weighing the benefits of palliative care, our expert panelists offer their perspectives on a wide range of wound care issues....
Whether it is dealing with recalcitrant wounds, choosing appropriate empiric antibiotics for infected wounds or weighing the benefits of palliative care, our expert panelists offer their perspectives on a wide range of wound care issues....
Whether it is dealing with...
10/26/2009
Podiatry Today
Surgical Pearls
10/26/2009
Michael S. Downey, DPM, FACFAS
The management of posterior heel pain can be a perplexing diagnostic and therapeutic problem. The differential diagnosis is extensive and even the skilled clinician can experience difficulty establishing an accurate diagnosis. Of the...
The management of posterior heel pain can be a perplexing diagnostic and therapeutic problem. The differential diagnosis is extensive and even the skilled clinician can experience difficulty establishing an accurate diagnosis. Of the...
The management of posterior...
10/26/2009
Podiatry Today
10/26/2009
Josh White, DPM, cPed
Although night splints can be a valuable treatment for plantar fasciitis, their bulkiness can make patient adherence a challenge. There are also varying perspectives on the role of night splints within the armamentarium for plantar fasciitis....
Although night splints can be a valuable treatment for plantar fasciitis, their bulkiness can make patient adherence a challenge. There are also varying perspectives on the role of night splints within the armamentarium for plantar fasciitis....
Although night splints can be a...
10/26/2009
Podiatry Today
10/26/2009
Brent D. Haverstock, DPM, FACFAS
Retrocalcaneal heel pain, also known as insertional Achilles tendinopathy, can occur in both sedentary and athletic populations. Accordingly, this author offers a primer on posterior heel anatomy and insights on conservative and surgical...
Retrocalcaneal heel pain, also known as insertional Achilles tendinopathy, can occur in both sedentary and athletic populations. Accordingly, this author offers a primer on posterior heel anatomy and insights on conservative and surgical...
Retrocalcaneal heel pain, also...
10/26/2009
Podiatry Today
10/26/2009
Donald R. Green, DPM, FACFAS; Ryan Y. Lee, DPM; Jennifer A. D'Amico, DPM
While plantar fasciitis is a common diagnosis for inferior heel pain, these authors emphasize the importance of a proper workup and differential diagnosis. They also offer pearls on conservative treatments such as corticosteroid injections...
While plantar fasciitis is a common diagnosis for inferior heel pain, these authors emphasize the importance of a proper workup and differential diagnosis. They also offer pearls on conservative treatments such as corticosteroid injections...
While plantar fasciitis is a...
10/26/2009
Podiatry Today
10/26/2009
David Zuckerman, DPM, FACFAS; Lowell Scott Weil, Jr., DPM, MBA, FACFAS
Yes. Lowell Weil Jr., DPM, MBA, FACFAS cites emerging research on low-energy ESWT and says it can be a cost-effective treatment for plantar fasciitis and other conditions.
When musculoskeletal extracorporeal shockwave (ESWT) was...
Yes. Lowell Weil Jr., DPM, MBA, FACFAS cites emerging research on low-energy ESWT and says it can be a cost-effective treatment for plantar fasciitis and other conditions.
When musculoskeletal extracorporeal shockwave (ESWT) was...
Yes. Lowell Weil Jr., DPM,...
10/26/2009
Podiatry Today
10/26/2009
Russell G. Volpe, DPM
Given that calcaneal apophysitis is a common cause of heel pain in children, this author reviews the literature and offers insights on the etiology of the condition, the diagnostic workup and pertinent treatment pearls.
Given that calcaneal apophysitis is a common cause of heel pain in children, this author reviews the literature and offers insights on the etiology of the condition, the diagnostic workup and pertinent treatment pearls.
Given that calcaneal apophysitis...
10/26/2009
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